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Student assistant (m/f/d) in the library

Reference number: Hilfskraft Bibliothek
Hiring date
As soon as possible
Time limit
The position is initially limited to one year, but an extension is possible and desired.
Payment
13.98 / 14.59 euros (depending on study progress)
Application deadline
07/13/2025

The HZI is looking for a student assistant for up to 20 hours per week in the library.

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases more quickly and effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective drugs and vaccines.

The HZI library provides the entire centre with media and information tailored to its needs across all locations. The library's tasks also include maintaining the institutional publication database and the repository.  Monitoring the centre's open access publications and supporting scientists in the publication process are central tasks of the library.

Are you interested in gaining valuable practical experience at a renowned research institution alongside your studies? Then you've come to the right place! Get to know the
workflows in the library and thus in the scientific publication process and acquire in-depth knowledge of the daily work.

Tasks
  • Support with digital and physical media acquisition, cataloguing and systematisation
  • User services such as information, media lending, laboratory book distribution and subject-specific training
  • Help with inventory maintenance by sorting out books or journal volumes and returning items
  • Assistance with rearranging the laboratory book archive and redesigning the library as agreed and instructed
  • Support with project work
Prerequisites
  • Enrolment in a degree programme related to library and information science or information management/computer science
  • Interest in library processes and the publication workflow
  • A structured and goal-oriented approach to work
  • Motivation to work and learn independently
  • Enjoy working in a diverse team and environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good language skills in German and English
  • Confident use of IT systems and MS Office programmes, especially Excel and Word
Working hours

20 hours per week by arrangement; during semester breaks, an increase in the number of hours is generally possible by arrangement.

We offer:

  • An attractive and varied role in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies
  • Initial insights into everyday working life and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and take on responsibility
  • The prospect of long-term employment
  • An experienced team to support you
  • Flexible working hours
  • A corporate culture that values and promotes equal opportunities

 

How to apply:

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Please send your documents, quoting the reference number ‘Library Assistant’, to Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany, or by E-Mail directly to the library.

If you send your application in electronic form, please combine all documents into one PDF file.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Stefanie Öhl

Contact

Stefanie Öhl

Interested? Apply now!